Senior Associate, Construction Delay

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Secretariat Intl Full time
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Dubai, United Arav Emirates
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE FIRMSecretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers.

Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world's most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge.

We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION DELAY TEAMWhen it comes to understanding the details that have an impact on costly and disruptive construction delays, we have built a reputation that stands above all with decades of experience as engineers, project managers, architects, schedulers, and accountants.

Our team is trusted for their sophisticated delay analysis involved in the biggest projects developed around the world, including notable buildings, infrastructure, power & utilities, and oil & gas works.

That's why our team was honoured as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2023.

Responsibilities:


Research and fact-findingReviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, blueprints and technical engineering drawing, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, financial data, etc....) to identify key details and metrics used to develop expert reports.

Through research, develop keen understanding of all relevant information pertaining to legal disputes regarding largescale construction projectsDetailed data analysisReview large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify tends, anomalies, and other details which may have led to cost schedule overrunsQuantification of delaysApply analytical methods to large datasets to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in largescale construction projectsAssist in drafting expert reports, converting technical data into a narrative to be submitted to appropriate court venuesEconomic modellingAnalysing financial data and market data to determine lost profits due to schedule delays and cost overruns.

Case strategyAssist executives in identifying the best approach to individual
litigation/arbitration

matters to assist clients in attaining a desired legal decisionRequirements:Bachelor's degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred3 or more years' experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacityStrong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3/P6, SuretrakExperience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation preferredExcellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in English)Strong critical thinking skillsAbility to create and foster positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clientsAbility to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audienceAbility to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary)Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a teamFlexible, creative problem-solving skillsWillingness to put in the extra effort to finish the job on time, with a high standard of qualityAbility to mentor and develop junior level staff Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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